Come to Independence for the FUN ... Stay for the variety

Some of the wonderful activities Independence has to offer:

Historic District
History buffs may find our Independence Historic District interesting. Listed on the National Register of Historic places in 1989, the historic district encompasses the entire downtown sector. The roughly 30-block district preserves approximately 250 homes and businesses of a prosperous riverside town of the 1880s. Between the 1890’s-1940’s Independence was dubbed the hop capital of the world. Rogue Brewing Company has recently begun using hops from the Independence region in a select number of its delectable brews.
You can obtain a map of the historic district from our Independence Heritage Museum.
Hours
Wednesday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Friday 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 pm
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Amphitheater
Upon entering the Historic Downtown District, the first attraction to catch your eye is Riverview Park. Presiding beside the scenic Willamette River, the park comes equipped with all the traditional fixings. The untraditional is an amphitheater. Completed in 2005, the Riverview Park Amphitheater is the centerpiece of Riverview Park. In 2008, a sparkling fountain was added to the Plaza Level, welcoming visitors to Independence. The amphitheater hosts numerous events including an 8 week summer movie and concert series.
Click the link below for more information about events held in the Amphitheater.
Cities Amphitheater Link

Wineries
The surrounding countryside plays host to a number of local wineries. Click the link below to view a shorthand map.
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If you would like to locate all of the local wineries, visit www.google.com, click the “Maps” link in the upper left hand corner, then enter “Wineries Independence, Oregon” into the search box.

Touring in Style
If you enjoy the high-flying lifestyle or are interested in trying new things, how about a helicopter tour of our local wineries?
For information call Chief Pilot: Denton Honbeck 503-559-7195

Farmers Market
Located in the parking lot of Sterling Savings Bank (302 S. Main St.), the Independence Farmers Market is eager to provide you with all the fresh fruits and vegetables that you can handle! Open 9am-1pm every Saturday, April thru November.

Mini Golf
Practice your short game so you can impress your friends on the course! Great idea if you want to take the family out. It won’t hurt your wallet, I promise!
 For hours, rates, and photos of the facility visit: http://www.puttskees.com/links.php

Movies
Lights…. Camera….. Action packed fun at the Independence Cinema 8! Featuring 3-D screenings of new releases you won’t want to miss.
Visit their Website for show times and prices: http://www.independencecinema8.com/ 

 
Dining
Independence offers a wide variety of dining establishments. Here in Independence we feel that excellent service has set us apart from restaurants you might visit in Salem or the surrounding area. Customer service is a must, rather than a suggestion. We want you to feel comfortable, so you will return to be our guest again and again.
Visit our Business Profile Link located on our home page to view a list of restaurants in downtown Independence!

Shopping
Finding a unique gift for someone special in your life has never been easier. Independence has 3 antique shops located downtown. Pick up a pair of hand knit socks at Rose and Ram Knit Shop. Find the perfect comforter at the Linen Warehouse. Roll the dice with a table made from monopoly boards at the River Gallery. Get your craft on at Butterflies Studio and Gallery or Running with Scissors.
Visit our Business Profile Link located on our home page to view a list of businesses located in downtown Independence!
Sadly Independence lacks a formidable clothing store. This will likely change once Independence Station is completed. Under construction, Independence Station is an extraordinary, ultra-high performance, 57,000 square foot mixed-use building that is powered primarily by the sun and waste vegetable oil. The building will have LEED platinum status. This is the highest award a “Green” building can achieve.

Airpark
If a personal aircraft is your preferred mode of transportation, Independence has you covered. Independence State Airport (FAA LID: 7S5) is a public-use airport located one mile northwest of the central business district. Serving as a general aviation airport, Independence also hosts a large residential airpark. This facility has two claims to fame. It is Oregon's only Public Use airport hosting an airpark and it is the only state owned airpark.

Bowling
Independence sets you up, so you can knock em’ down, and impress all of your friends with your superb bowling skills! On a more serious note, it doesn’t matter your skill level. You are sure to have a ball at Pioneer Lanes (1475MonmouthSt.)!  Call for rates, hours, and reservations: 503-838-1733